Imagine this: you’re cosy in bed, sun rising, and see endless mountains outside. You hear nothing but trees rustling and harmonic bird song. You feel… Rested, refreshed, rejuvenated… like you’ve just had the deepest sleep in years. Your muscles feel restored, your energy is replenished, and you feel so calm, so zen, so at peace..
This may sound like a dream, but this was exactly my experience at Postcards Cabins Big Bear. Off the back of a 6 month long trip across USA, Europe and Asia, I arrived completely wiped out. My body ached, I was irritable, and, despite being one of the worlds leading sleep experts, I had not been sleeping well. With so much on my mind, a seemingly endless to do list, my stress levels were high, relaxation was low, and I was struggling to switch off.
And, it turns out, nature therapy, rest and deep quality sleep – was just what I needed. I wondered – what is it about this space that makes it so conducive to rest, rejuvenation and relaxation? And it turns out my experience is not unique – rather, there is a wealth of academic evidence to support this:
- According to research published in Current Biology, spending just a few nights in nature—away from artificial light—can shift our internal clock, making it easier to fall asleep earlier and wake up feeling refreshed.
- Research has shown that exposure to fresh air and natural sounds can lower cortisol (the stress hormone) and increase melatonin production, leading to higher-quality sleep. A study from the University of Colorado Boulder found that even a short camping trip can improve sleep cycles and help people feel more rested.
- Repetitive nature patterns – fractals – help relax the body and activate the parasympathetic nervous system, so you feel more at ease.
And Postcard Cabins is literally designed around rest and relaxation. Limited wifi, a cellphone lock box, mindfulness activities like colouring pages and books to encourage self care… it’s intentionally curated to help you think less, relax more, and sleep deeper than ever.
So… if you… like me, are feeling a little overwhelmed, needing some space, struggling to sleep… book a trip to your closest Postcard Cabins. Located within 2 hours of major cities across the US, there is bound to be one within driving distance.
And, especially with March being Sleep Awareness Month, there is no better time to prioritise your health – which starts with prioritising your sleep. Within a few days, like me, you will remember what deep, rich, restorative rest feels like and back to your best self again exactly as you deserve.
Look forward to experiencing this, and so much more.
Olivia
BIO:
Olivia Arezzolo is Australia’s Leading Sleep Expert, Speaker, and Author in 10 countries.
Featured on The Morning Show, The Today Show, Sunrise, Studio 10, Nine News, Sky News, Forbes, Daily Mail, Yahoo, MSN, News.com.au, Body and Soul, Women’s Fitness, Women’s Health, Business Insider and New York Post; Olivia has also been a spokesperson for IKEA, Sealy Posturepedic, Tempurpedic, Audible, Samsung, Toyota, AIA Insurance, Medibank, The Westin, Marriott Bonvoy, The Body Shop, T2, Fitbit and more. Her international bestselling book, Bear, Lion, Wolf is published in 10 countries; and her most recent venture – a Wellness Weekend with The Westin, saw her recommended throughout Asia and USA. To learn more, visit oliviaarezzolo.com.au, head to instagram @oliviaarezzolo, and email [email protected] – she would love to hear from you.